Billy Miller Makes a Wish
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2021
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"Billy Miller Makes a Wish" by Kevin Henkes tells the story of a young boy named Billy who, after a challenging first week of second grade, finds himself nervously facing new experiences and changes. As he navigates friendships, family dynamics, and school, Billy makes a special wish that he hopes will guide him through his worries. The story beautifully explores themes of imagination, resilience, and the importance of believing in oneself. With warmth and humor, Henkes captures the complexities of childhood, making it a relatable and heartwarming read for children and their families. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2021 by HarperCollins .
A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.